The High Country Xeriscape Council of Arizona is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation dedicated to educating our communities about water-wise gardening. For additional information write: HCXCA
P. O. Box 2701
Payson,  AZ  85547

Contact Us

or call:
Karen Probert
Town of Payson Water Dept
(928) 474-5242 Ext 2235

New:

• 2009 Water-Wise Landscaping Contest: Win $200 and show off your beautiful and practical water wise landscape!

• Next Workshop: Watch this space for an announcement

• Next Business Meeting: Watch this space for an announcement

• Contest
• Dedication
• What We're Doing Now
• Ed Lydic Memorial Xeriscape Garden
• Acknowledgments
• Visit the Garden

Xeriscape Basics

• Lists & Search- Explore our plant lists and search our site

• Important Links - Links to websites containing gardening information

• Book List - Xeriscape reading.

• Watering - The art of watering your garden

• Barb in the Garden - Barb Bourscheidt's garden advice

• Zonal Gardening - The first concept of Xeriscape

Maintaining Your Garden

• Mulch Magic - Mulch for lush growth and water efficiency

• Steps to Composting Success - The secret ingredient, compost!

• Composting Bins - Pictures of various bin types

• Rain Barrels - Capturing and holding rain water

• Javelina Resistant Plants

• Javelina Fences

• Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants

• Rain Water Harvesting - How to contour your landscape

• Attracting Beneficial Insects

What to Plant

• Water-wise Plants - A short list of plants

• Groundcovers - Groundcovers for full sun and shade

• Wildflower Garden - For interest and color

• Lavender - A favorite plant with a long history

Garden Examples

• Local Xeric Garden - Pictures of a mature garden

• Gardens of the SW - Gardens to visit

• Demonstration Garden - The Council's garden at Gila Community college and photos of each plant.

Miscellaneous

• Wild Life Habitat - Attracting birds

• Butterfly Garden - Create a garden

• Living with Fire - How to protect your home

• Council News - The Council donates Xeriscape books to the local library

• Past Workshops - Pruning Workshop!

• Past Workshops - Seed Balls! 

Plant Sources

 

This list is for informational purpose only. The Council does not recommend any particular plant source.

• Plant Fair Nursery, Inc. - A local nursery located in Star Valley, AZ

• High Country Gardens -  Drought tolerant plants, perennials, and xeriscaping for western gardens.

• Lavender Valley - Lavender Valley offers products made from fine English Lavender essential oils as well as the lavandin varieties.

• Forestfarm Plant Nursery - Ornamental and useful plants from around the world.

 

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